The $30 million toe in the water

Thames Valley Police have widened their investigation into Prince Andrew's conduct at events, including Royal Ascot, and are currently examining property previously owned and new property of the royal family, in the aftermath of Jeffrey Epstein document releases in the US.

The public prosecutor has received formal requests for Epstein file copies but has not yet obtained information.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The inquiry could take months before detectives compile a file for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Police are investigating allegations that Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor behaved inappropriately towards a woman at Royal Ascot in Berkshire in 2002, during Queen Elizabeth's golden jubilee year.

What auditors flagged in the May filing

The Thames Valley Police has broadened their probe into the prince regarding a wide range of possible offenses, incluing sexual misconduct and corruption.

This expansion followed the release of files in the US concerning financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The police have seized material in a raid on Prince Andrew's former home and new property, which is currently being examined.

The royal has not addressed the allegations but has always denied any wrongdoings in his dealings with Epstein or knowledge of his sex crimes.

Meanwhile , Sir Vince Cable has confirmed being asked by police to give a witness statement regarding the broader allegations against Andrew.

Broader implications of the Epstein files

The release of files in the US concerning financier Jeffrey Epstein has sparked a wide-ranging investigation into Prince Andrew's conduct at events, including Royal Ascot .

The Thames Valley Police has broadened their probe into the prinnce regarding a wide range of possible offenses, including sexual misconduct and corruption.

This expansion follows the release of files in the US concerning financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Open questions

What information will the public prosecutor obtain from the Epstein file copies?

When will the CPS receive the compiled file from detectives?

Will Prince Andrew address the allegations or maintain his denial of any wrongdoing?